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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.50, 854.48 and 204.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.50, 854.48 and 204.32 is: 306.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.50 : 854.48 = 204.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.50/854.48 = 204.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.50x = 854.48 × 204.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.50x = 174,590.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,590.00/569.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.57

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